Abstract

HUERTA WONG, Juan Enrique; IBARRA LOPEZ, Ignacio  and  ESPINOSA MONTIEL, Rocío. Opportunities and capacities. Intragenerational Mobility and Inequality in Mexico. Revista Col. San Luis [online]. 2022, vol.12, n.23, 00004.  Epub May 27, 2024. ISSN 2007-8846.  https://doi.org/10.21696/rcsl122320221326.

This paper analyzes the relationship between intragenerational mobility and two sources of inequality, namely opportunities and capacities. By using a nationally representative survey in Mexico, we find that social mobility in Mexico is low, mainly for women. We also find that Health HDI prevents downward mobility and promote upward mobility, especially among women. Finally, the paper identifies public policy measures to promote intra generational mobility for the next generations.

Keywords : social mobility; social stratification; inequality; Employment.